Pesticide handlers may bring pesticide residues home on their work clothes and PPE.

• A. Only If Gloves Are Not Worn
• B. Only In Wet Conditions
• C. False
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Residue can cling to work clothes and PPE and be carried home, potentially exposing family members through contact with contaminated fabrics, surfaces, or even skin. Even small amounts can transfer, so the risk isn’t limited to noticeable spills or wet conditions—it's a real concern any time handling pesticides.

To prevent bringing residues home, change out of work clothes and remove PPE before leaving the work area, place contaminated items in a sealed container or bag, and wash or store them separately from the rest of the household laundry. Wash hands and any skin that contacted pesticides thoroughly, then launder work clothes according to the label instructions, ideally separately from family clothing. Cleaning PPE after use and storing it in a designated area away from living spaces also helps reduce transfer.

This statement is true because residues can be carried by clothing and gear regardless of weather or obvious exposure, whereas the other considerations don’t address the broader transfer risk.